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St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

January 30, 2026Dylan Tyler Manes, 19, Caernarvon: resisting an officer, simple burglary.Manuel Mesa, 35, Violet: fugitive warrant (NOPD).Marcus Trey Moore, 22, Violet: simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, simple criminal damage to property under $1,000.
in the garden

in the garden

in the garden

Potato Planting Time!Tips for Success with SpudsIrish potatoes are relatively easy to grow in our area, and the prime time to start some spuds is mid-January through February. Potatoes can take a light frost just fine.

Feb. 7 Election Leads to Runoff in Race for State Senator

During the February 7 election, St. Bernard Parish voters participated in one race for the next State Senator for the 3rd Senatorial District. This district contains parts of St. Bernard and Orleans Parish, meaning some St. Bernard voters cast their votes in the race alongside Orleans voters.

SBSO Warns Residents of Ongoing Phone and Text Scams

St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann is warning residents about ongoing phone and text scams that have been reported in our area.These scams, where victims receive calls or messages from individuals falsely claiming to be deputies with the St.

Epicurean Wild Rice

Serves 6 Ingredients:• 2 tablespoons butter• ½ cup chopped parsley• ½ cup chopped scallions, tops and all• 1 cup diced celery• 1 ¼ cups wild rice• 1 can consume, undiluted• 1 ½ cups boiling water• 1 teaspoon salt• ½ teaspoon marjoram• ½ teaspoon thyme• Dash cayenne• ½ cup sherry•Directions:• In a...
From left: Dr. JanetPopeHebert, theExecutiveDirector of LSBA; Avoyelles Parish School Board President Aimee Dupuy; Hannah Smith Mason, President of Lafayette School Board; and Dr. Katherine Lemoine, 2026 President of the Louisiana School Boards Association, recently joined fellow Louisiana leaders in Washington DC. Mason featured her original artwork as part of Washington Mardi Gras.

From left: Dr. JanetPopeHebert, theExecutiveDirector of LSBA; Avoyelles Parish School Board President Aimee Dupuy; Hannah Smith Mason, President of Lafayette School Board; and Dr. Katherine Lemoine, 2026 President of the Louisiana School Boards Association, recently joined fellow Louisiana leaders in Washington DC. Mason featured her original artwork as part of Washington Mardi Gras.

BRAVO!

As Mardi Gras season is in full swing, I’d like to offer kudos to the Chalmette High School Marching Band for sharing their talent and school pride with parade goers across the region.